Saleperson/Manager Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • This is a very hard placement, so natually didnt enjoy every moment, however is an incredible opportunity to meet loads of people, work with motivated students and to see the state in which your working in

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There is alot of support from the managers and offer Dealers, Made a ton of quality friends

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There experience and understading is unparelled in much of the working world, not least because they have and continue to do the same job as the dealers. On top of that the training is incredible for both sales and management

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Work 13 hrs a day 6 days a week and did activities on sundays so very busy

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • You are responsible for how well you do, Its your business so have full responsibility of what you do in a day

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Going into business and sales rather than engineering so was fundamental in my future career plans

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Its not office work, but the majority of people are cool

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The structure of the internship has been around for years so is very organised

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Recieved over 80hours sales training before each summer Recieved over 100hrs of management training which were hosted in Scotland, Spain and America

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I now work for one of the 20odd sister companies and for those with a proven track record there is a chance to gain investment from southwestern to start a business of your own

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The social scene is not the typical going out and getting smashed on a weekend - during the summer it a chance to experience american culture - from waterparks, whitewater rafting baseball and football (american) games. And at the end of the summer there is plenty of time to party in nashville. Plus for thos that win the sizzler trip a chance to rock out in gambia for a week with students from all over europe

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • With this being a a busy there is a big emphasis on keeping your expenses low. So you typically only need money for food, travel around the area rent and sundays so between $100 and $200 depending on how well you loook after your money.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its AWESOME in Nashville and in gatlinburg at the end of summer- but didnt experince it during the summer.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes on sundays - went - go karting, college football game, baseball game, Big US Dinner , Water Parks, National Parks, whitewater rafting even the zoo - and much more

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2011

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